If you're in the real estate investment business and must watch every penny, irrespective of your time, then by all means, do what you think will keep your expenses to a minimum.If, on the other hand, you are really in the business of creating profit by way of being a good marketer and a committed dealmaker, your creative energies ought to be reserved for doing what you do best (or intend to do best)...

Often electric baseboard is most cost effective.

I have been interested today through all of this conversation (last day of school for my kids so I had less on my plate than usual waiting for them and all of their pre summer energy to arrive).Regarding the Anti Guru sentiment....I agree WHOLEHEARTEDLY...the sad fact of the matter is that many are NOT worth their price tag.

You have 3 things you can invest: money, time and energy.

So if you had electric included but there was a black out, would you refund here for getting a generator?

You could make the same amount of money (or more) without the time, stress, or energy required as a DIY Landlord.If you do decide to manage yourself, you need a quick education.

If you have the time and energy it takes to wholesale, then that can be a good idea to build some capital and get your foot in the door. 

I'm giving myself 10 years to be successful at this.Turn key properties are best for me right now, as I'm a provider in a clinic and work 3 nights a week in an ER, so my time/energy is limited.Thank you all for any tips, advise or otherwise!

An electric dryer will run up the bill of that unit quickly , where a washing machine wont nearly as much . 

You can try to research to make sure the utilities are there for sewer, water, electric, etc.